Civil War II - Kingpin

Civil War II – Kingpin #1

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by Comic Books Library August 03, 2025
Civil War II – Kingpin #1


🕮️ Civil War II: Kingpin #1 – A Street-Level Tale of Power, Prediction, and Survival

📚 Genre

Superhero, Crime, Action, Drama

🧍 Main Characters

  • Wilson Fisk / Kingpin – The cunning crime lord who thrives even in a world where future crimes are stopped before they happen.

  • Ulysses – The Inhuman whose powers of future prediction change the course of justice in the Marvel Universe.

  • Various street-level criminals and vigilantes – Offering a raw look at how the Civil War II conflict impacts the underworld.

✍️ Writer

Matthew Rosenberg – Known for his sharp, grounded storytelling (We Can Never Go Home, Uncanny X-Men), Rosenberg explores Fisk’s criminal mind with gritty realism.

🎹 Artist

Ricardo Lopez Ortiz – His kinetic, edgy artwork (Wolf) injects a raw energy that perfectly complements the underworld theme.

🛠️ Editor Details

  • Editor: Wil Moss

  • Executive Editor: Tom Brevoort

  • Editor-in-Chief: Axel Alonso

🏱 Publisher and Brand

Marvel Comics, under the All-New, All-Different Marvel imprint during the Civil War II crossover event.

📅 Release Year

2016

đŸ§© Brief Plot Summary

While heroes embrace predictive justice thanks to the powers of the Inhuman Ulysses, crime across the Marvel Universe has nearly vanished. But in the shadows, one man continues to profit—Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin of Crime. Rather than being thwarted by future-seeing heroes, Fisk adapts and evolves, carving a new empire amidst the chaos. As the streets grow colder and quieter, Fisk grows louder, smarter, and more dangerous. What is his secret to staying ahead of the future? This issue offers a brutal, street-level perspective of Civil War II through the eyes of a man who refuses to lose.

📘 Notable Arcs or Storylines

  • “The Kingpin's Edge” – This issue marks the beginning of Fisk’s strategic rise during Civil War II, setting the stage for his deeper involvement in Marvel's post-war criminal ecosystem.

  • Early Seeds of Redemption or Ruin – Some readers interpret this issue as the early moral turning point for Fisk, setting up potential arcs in later comics (Kingpin (2017) series).

🔍 Fan Theories or Interpretations

  • “Fisk as the Anti-Hero” đŸ€” – Fans debate whether Fisk is evolving into a dark anti-hero figure, thriving where others fall, not out of evil, but sheer adaptability.

  • “The Blind Spot” Theory 👁️ – Some theorize that Kingpin is exploiting Ulysses’ inability to predict his actions due to his unpredictability or lack of conscience, positioning him as a loophole in the predictive justice system.

📝 Review Summary

Civil War II: Kingpin #1 is a standout issue in the larger Civil War II crossover. Matthew Rosenberg brings street-level nuance to an event usually dominated by cosmic clashes and ideological debates. Kingpin is written with both menace and intelligence, making readers uncomfortably sympathetic to his genius. Ricardo Lopez Ortiz’s art delivers a gritty, frenetic energy that mirrors Fisk’s brutal climb through the underworld. While not packed with action, the issue thrives on tension, atmosphere, and sharp characterization. A must-read for fans of morally gray figures and urban crime drama.

⭐ Rating: 8.5/10

💬 “This city belongs to me. The heroes just don’t know it yet.” – Kingpin


Comic Resource / Read Online (External Source)

Civil War II – Kingpin #1
Language : English